Second-Year Player Looks to Continue Defensive Success

2016 is Josh Victorian’s second season in the AFL and his second with the LA KISS. Although he only appeared in nine games last season (eight starts), Victorian’s four interceptions ranked him second on the LA KISS defense. His 52-yard interception return was the longest interception return of the 2015 AFL season. In addition, he tallied 22 total tackles, five pass breakups and a forced fumble. Prior to joining the LA KISS, Victorian spent four years in the NFL from 2011 to 2014. The Baltimore Ravens signed him as an undrafted free agent in July of 2011. After being released by the Ravens, Victorian was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. He then spent time on the New Orleans Saints offseason roster. In December of 2012, he was signed to the Pittsburg Steelers active roster. He racked up 10 total tackles in 4 games with the Steelers. In 2013, Victorian appeared in eight games with the Houston Texans.

He also has spent time on the practice squad of the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.

A native of St. Rose, Louisiana, Victorian played four years of collegiate football at Louisiana Tech. Throughout his career, he started 12 of 33 games at cornerback for the Bulldogs. He ended his college career in 2010 after he recorded 87 tackles, five interceptions, 27 pass breakups and one defensive touchdown.